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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.32, 755.66 and 260.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.32, 755.66 and 260.50 is: 390.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.32 : 755.66 = 260.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.32/755.66 = 260.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.32x = 755.66 × 260.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.32x = 196,849.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,849.43/504.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.33

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